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Small Equals Big successful-volume-appraisal-business Apr 05, 2024

Small changes can lead to big improvements. At some point, within almost every coaching session, I believe that some version of this topic comes up. I’ll suggest a fairly minor change my client could make but I hear all the same reasons that the appraiser I’m coaching shouldn’t...

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Getting Into Private Work amc-alternative-agents-appraising Apr 04, 2024

In today's challenging appraisal market, where lending has slowed down significantly in various regions, appraisers are seeking new ways to boost their business and pay their bills. While it's natural to first explore opportunities within your current domain, such as lender work or work from...

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Your Appraisal Office Game Changer trainees-employees-mentors-appraising Mar 29, 2024

As a seasoned real estate appraiser, I've come to appreciate the transformative role of an office manager in my business. An office manager can be the key to reducing the immense workload that often falls on the shoulders of a business owner. In this article, I want to share some of the critical...

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Navigating the Slow-Down successful-volume-appraisal-business Mar 26, 2024

          In a recent reflection on my appraisal business, I want to share an inspiring story about a fellow appraiser who defied market challenges and achieved remarkable success. This individual, relatively new to running their own appraisal business, exemplifies the...

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The Undercover Appraiser successful-volume-appraisal-business Mar 19, 2024

          As a real estate investor, I have the opportunity to rub shoulders with all kinds of people, even other appraisers on occasion. With a recent house purchase in another state, I got a call from the appraiser of this property as he was planning a visit out there....

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Time Is Money – So Use It Wisely successful-volume-appraisal-business Mar 12, 2024

          I want to talk today about something with which we are all familiar. I believe that we need to keep this in the forefront of our minds as business owners. This term is “opportunity cost.” The idea of opportunity cost is, “what are you missing...

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